Question
When pollen from a flower of one plant falls on the stigmas of other flowers of the same plant, as in Maize is known as
Solution
Geitonogamy, results when pollen from a flower of one plant falls on the stigmas of other flowers of the same plant, e.g., in Maize. The genetic consequences of geitonogamy are the same as those of autogamy.
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